News and Events

Floods of 2010

by Design remained high and dry during the heavy rains and flooding the week of August 11. On Monday, the store was inaccessible during the morning as authorities closed 86th St. between Swanson and University. The creek behind the store was well out of it’s banks and flooded the street at the bridge over the creek. Here are some pictures and video of the area behind by Design. Everywhere you see water is normally dry.

Bonus Sale Event through July 46th — it’s a great time to create your perfect room

We’re extending this July event through August 15th and I’ve been trying to think of a way to elegantly phrase this.  You know, without sounding like a radio announcer talking about the Saturday drag races.  July 46th – what do you think? We’re very excited to announce a special factory-authorized sale event in July! (oops) [...]

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Spring High Point Furniture Market images

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To market – to market – to buy a… click on any of the images below to see enlarged versions and a gallery

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Back Door Furniture Clearance Event

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by Design’s Back Room Clearance Sale … is a great opportunity for you to save on some terrific pieces.  Friday and Saturday (May 7th & 8th) and Friday and Saturday (May 14th and 15th) by Design is hosting a Back Room Sale.   Below are a couple of photos of the back room right now.  You’ll [...]

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What is the High Point Furniture Market like?

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Many of our customers are curious about the big Furniture Market in High Point, NC every April and October.  But, we struggle to explain this unique event.  It is a very unique event.  Hundreds of buildings, some built for market and others converted from another use, vie for your attention.  Thousands of vendors create what [...]

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What new things will we find at Spring High Point Home Furnishings Market?

Spring 2010 Design Trends April is an exciting time in the furniture and interior design industries.  The largest furniture show in the world takes place in High Point, North Carolina beginning Saturday April 17th.  We’ll be there to find new and exciting designs and products for our store and our customers. Click on any image [...]

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Green Design Award Winner: Iowa State University

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Being one of several Iowa State graduates at by Design, I am proud to share Iowa State University’s recognition as being the recipient of USGBC’s 2009 Excellence in Green Building Education Award.  The United States Green Building Council is a non-profit organization leading and promoting green building throughout all design communities.  For more information please [...]

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Candice Olson creates a Master Suite fit for a hero.

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After returning home from an intelligence mission in Afghanistan, Christian discovered that he had developed Lou Gehrig’s disease.  This devastating neuro-degenerative  disease would change his life as well as the life of his family. Candice was asked to help create a bedroom for Christian and Karin that can accommodate an elevator among other assistance devices [...]

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Wedding Reception Set Up

Wedding reception set up

On November 21st, by Design hosted a wedding reception for Kevin and Bonita’s daughter Brooke. To accommodate the nearly 300 guests we moved almost every piece of furniture off our main sales floor. Here are some pictures showing the process from near the beginning to during the reception.

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by Design will be closed November 21

by Design will be closed November 21 for the owner’s daughter’s wedding! We’re having the party here at by Design, so we are going to be closed Saturday.

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Candice proves elegant interiors (and furniture) can be kid friendly as well.

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Sylvia’s Living Room Sylvia is a lawyer who exudes confidence and order.  But when the front door to her home opens, you see the clutter created by her carefree two year old daughter Chloe all over the living room and not much else.  Sylvia loves to entertain friends at home because being a single mom [...]

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Our Home Show Expo 2009 Winner

Denton Homes Construction asked by Design to partner with them in their beautiful home constructed for the Des Moines Home Show Expo 2009.  And we’re thrilled that the home almost swept the awards!  Check out how Victoria used every element of room design — sofas, sectionals, chairs, rugs, tables, accessories and mirrors — to create an [...]

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Candice Olson to Judge on HGTV’s Design Star

Hopeful designers compete for the ultimate prize: their own design show on HGTV. HGTV Design Star is back for a fourth season beginning Sunday, July 19, at 9 p.m. with 11 finalists who have tremendous incentive: the winner gets their own show on HGTV.  And, judging for the first time is Candice Olson, designer of [...]

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by Design & Denton Homes Dominate HomeShowExpo 2009 Awards

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You’re in for a treat if you visit the Des Moines Home Builders Home Show Expo 2009!  Denton Homes, by Design and numerous Denton Homes suppliers have teamed up to create a fabulous home (see it here). We’re extremely proud of Victoria Nelson who lead a team of designers that worked incredibly hard to finish [...]

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